Local Obituaries
Carol B. Volm
Mar 25, 2026
Carol B. Volm, 90, of the town of Wayne, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum with her children at her side.
Carol entered the world on December 22, 1935, in the small town of Wayne, born to Oscar and Vinelda (Boettcher) Griepentrog. On April 25, 1953, she married the love of her life, Merlin...
Patricia Wondra
Mar 23, 2026
Patricia Mary Catherine Tennessen Wondra, born in Milwaukee on August 3, 1937, to the late Alvin and Rose (Kohl) Tennessen, entered eternal life on March 23, 2026 surrounded by the love of family and friends.
Patricia attended St. Leo’s grade school and Divine Savior Convent High School in Milwaukee. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a bachelor’s degree in...
Jane L. Siegel
Mar 23, 2026
Jane Siegel, 88, of Kewaskum, entered into eternal life on March 23, 2026.
Jane was born on January 8, 1938 in Neenah, Wisconsin and she spent her childhood there. At St. Mary’s High School, Jane was a gifted trumpet player, and this led her to meet the love of her life – Norbert Siegel. They were married on August 2, 1958...
Alfred "Al" Ackerman
Mar 21, 2026
Alfred J. Ackerman “Al”, 88, of West Bend passed away peacefully at his home on March 21, 2026.
Al was born on February 22, 1938 in Waterloo, Iowa to the late Alfred and Lucile Ackerman (nee Tracy). He graduated from East High School in Waterloo, Iowa in 1956. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959. Al...
Beverly Ann Smith
Mar 21, 2026
Beverly Ann Smith (nee Barzdukas), 71, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Beverly was born on May 17, 1954, in Milwaukee to the late Albert and Vivian Barzdukas (née Needham). She later married the love of her life, Willie Felkl, on October 5, 1992, in Las Vegas.
Beverly had a true zest for life and loved spending time traveling—especially soaking up...
Elaine D. Tharman
Mar 21, 2026
Elaine Dorothea Tharman, a beloved member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, was called home to be with her heavenly Father on March 21, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Elaine was born on July 26, 1940, in Milwaukee to her proud parents Harold and Lillie Hirschmann, Elaine's life was filled with love, compassion, and talent. Elaine grew up...
David Hanke
Mar 20, 2026
David Hanke, age 75 years, of Leroy, was called home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2026, at his home.
David was born on July 31, 1950, in Fond du Lac at St. Agnes Hospital to William and Rose (Koehler) Hanke. He graduated from Lomira High School in 1968. He went on to the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh, “the...
Larry "Mac" Faber
Mar 17, 2026
Larry “Mac” Faber, 65, of Kewaskum, was called home to be with the Lord with his daughter at his side on Wednesday, March 17, 2026, at Froedtert West Bend Hospital.
He was born on November 14, 1960, in West Bend, the son of Eugene and Phyllis (Ernisse) Faber.
Mac attended Kewaskum High School. He worked for Maysteel as a Paint Line Supervisor...
Anne L. Neja
Mar 16, 2026
Anne L. Neja, 89, of West Bend, passed away on March 16, 2026, at her home with her family at her side.
Anne was born on July 20, 1936, in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (nee Heiser) Poehlmann. On June 30, 1956, she was united in marriage to Robert Neja at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church...
Kenneth Garrett Keel
Mar 14, 2026
Kenneth Garrett Keel, age 86, passed away on March 14, 2026 with his family by his side.
Ken met and married the love of his life, Karen, 65 years ago. Their marriage produced a daughter, Susan (Kevin), a son, Daniel, granddaughter, Kari (Paul) Oshinski, granddaughter Melissa Montie and Aiden. Ken was a great husband, father and grandfather. Ken and Karen knew...
William "Willie" Richard Fisher
Mar 13, 2026
William “Willie” Richard Fisher, age 74 years, of West Bend found peace on March 13, 2026, at Kathy Hospice in West Bend surrounded by his loving family.
Willie was born on November 16, 1951, to the late Richard and Elizabeth Fisher (nee Winders) in West Bend. He graduated from West Bend High School. On April 28, 1981, Willie was united in...
Dennis Dale Noel
Mar 13, 2026
Dennis Dale Noel of Campbellsport, WI was called to his Heavenly Home on March 13, 2026 at the age of 82. Dennis was born on October 12, 1943 and lived in Steger, IL with his parents, the late Clarence and Doris (nee Fox) Noel. They moved to Crete, IL where he attended elementary school and graduated from Crete-Monee High School....
Kathleen Baumann
Mar 8, 2026
Kathleen Baumann (Abraham) of Slinger passed away on March 8, 2026, at the age of 72 leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and laughter.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Rudolph and Kathryn (Flynn) Abraham. Kathleen graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee and went on to study for her Medical Assistant certification from Concordia College. Later, she pursued her fondness...
Ione Marie DePas
Mar 7, 2026
Ione Marie DePas (nee Walechka) completed her journey, taking God’s loving hand on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in her home at Kettle Moraine Gardens Assisted Living Center in Kewaskum, Wisconsin at the age of 89.
Ione was born on November 24, 1936, to the late Bouhmil and Anna Walechka (nee Janofski) in Gourley Township, Michigan. She graduated from Powers-Spaulding High School...
Roger Van Ryzin
Mar 6, 2026
Roger Van Ryzin of Cedar Community in West Bend passed away on Friday, March 6th, 2026, while living at the Cottages at Cedar Run.
Roger was born January 6th, 1933, in Freedom, Wisconsin, To Roger T. and Grace (nee Wenzlaff) Van Ryzin. He Spent his childhood years in Freedom and move to Appleton, Wisconsin as young teen.
He married Kathleen Scholz in...
Marie E. Heider
Mar 5, 2026
FUNERAL CANCELED FOR MONDAY - RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 17, VISITATION, 10:00 A.M. - 11:45 A.M. AT ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH IN NEW FANE WITH SERVICE TO FOLLOW AT NOON
Marie E. Heider, 90, of Campbellsport, was called to her heavenly home on March 5, 2026.
Marie was born on March 12, 1935, to the late Arthur and Hildegard Meyer of rural...
Thomas J. Staehler
Mar 5, 2026
Thomas (Tom) J. Staehler, of Kewaskum, WI, peacefully met his loving Creator, who greeted him with welcoming arms at Heaven’s gates on March 5, 2026. He passed peacefully, surrounded by supportive and loving family. Tom was happily married to Pat for 52 wonderful, and occasionally challenging, years. Pat will miss her soulmate and partner in crime.
Tom was a prayer warrior...
Rita L. Bunke
Feb 27, 2026
Rita Bunke, 86, died at New Perspective in West Bend on February 27, 2026.
Rita was born on April 14, 1939 in Addison, WI to the late Math and Rose (née Pfeifer) Schaefer. She was born at home on her family’s farm during a snowstorm. Rita married Milt Bunke on April 19, 1958 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Addison, WI.
Rita...
Ruth A. Dommer
Feb 26, 2026
Ruth A Dommer (Peszko, nee Balog), age 84 years, residing at Hope, Health, and Rehab in Lomira, WI was called home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of February 26, 2026 after a longtime battle with Parkinson’s. Ruth was born on June 29, 1941 to Nicholas and Mildred Balog.
After graduating from Washington High School in Milwaukee,...
Ethel Jane Martin
Feb 26, 2026
Ethel J. Martin, of Lomira, formerly of Slinger, was called to home to be with the Lord on February, 26, 2026, at Hope Health Care Center in Lomira.
Ethel was born on February 7, 1948 in the town of Wayne to the late Edward and Martha Martin (nee Jung). She lived on the family farm for many years.
Ethel enjoyed playing sheepshead,...
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